What is "Nano Banana"?

"Nano Banana" was the internal codename for Google's Gemini 2.5 and 3.0 image models. The name went viral during anonymous testing, so the community (and now Google informally) often refers to the pro version as "Nano Banana Pro."

Is Nano Banana Pro free?

The basic "Nano Banana" model (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) is available for free with limits, but the advanced "Nano Banana Pro" (Gemini 3 Pro Image) requires a Google AI Plus or Gemini Advanced subscription (approx. $20/month).

Can Nano Banana Pro write text in images?

Yes, it is currently considered the industry leader for "text rendering," capable of writing long sentences, signs, and labels without the spelling errors common in older AI models.

Can I use it for commercial work?

Yes, paid subscribers generally own the commercial rights to images generated with the Pro model, making it suitable for marketing and product design.

Nano Banana Pro

The world’s first reasoning image engine.

From Google

Founder: Google DeepMind

Image & Design

20 Nov 2025

700 Million+

Freemium

Pricing Model

Freemium

Starting Price

$20/Month

About This AI

Nano Banana Pro (internally codenamed “Nano Banana” during testing) is Google’s state-of-the-art AI image generation model, officially released as Gemini 3 Pro Image.

Unlike traditional image generators that just “guess” pixels, this model uses a “reasoning engine” to plan scenes before rendering them.

This allows for unprecedented accuracy in physics, lighting, and most notably perfect text rendering.

It is deeply integrated into Google Workspace and Gemini, allowing users to create professional assets, editable diagrams, and consistent character designs using up to 14 reference images.

AI Art Image Editor Text To Image

Pricing

Pricing Model

Freemium

Starting Price

$20/Month

Key Features

Generates legible, correctly spelled text within images (signs, labels, logos) with near-flawless accuracy.
"Plans" the image structure before generating, ensuring logical object placement and realistic physics.
Accepts up to 14-16 reference images to maintain strict consistency for characters, products, or style guides.
"Paint-to-Edit" allows users to highlight specific areas to replace objects, change clothing, or fix details without altering the rest of the image.
Connects to Google Search to generate factually accurate infographics and maps using real-time data.
Capable of generating native 2K images and upscaling to professional 4K resolution.

Pros

Best-in-class text rendering capabilities.
Superior adherence to complex user prompts.
Strong brand and character consistency features.
Seamless integration with Google Docs, Slides, and Drive.
Advanced editing tools (inpainting/outpainting) are intuitive.

Cons

"Pro" features require a paid Gemini Advanced/AI Plus subscription.
Free tier versions include watermarks.
Native resolution without upscaling can still be around 1080p.
Occasional glitches with very complex background text.

Best for Graphic designers, marketers, and business professionals who need to generate “ready-to-use” assets with accurate text, brand consistency, and data-driven infographics.

FAQs

What is “Nano Banana”?
“Nano Banana” was the internal codename for Google’s Gemini 2.5 and 3.0 image models. The name went viral during anonymous testing, so the community (and now Google informally) often refers to the pro version as “Nano Banana Pro.”
Is Nano Banana Pro free?
The basic “Nano Banana” model (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) is available for free with limits, but the advanced “Nano Banana Pro” (Gemini 3 Pro Image) requires a Google AI Plus or Gemini Advanced subscription (approx. $20/month).
Can Nano Banana Pro write text in images?
Yes, it is currently considered the industry leader for “text rendering,” capable of writing long sentences, signs, and labels without the spelling errors common in older AI models.
Can I use it for commercial work?
Yes, paid subscribers generally own the commercial rights to images generated with the Pro model, making it suitable for marketing and product design.